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Beautiful. Personal. Rigorous.Visit Campus

On campus in charming Hamilton, N.Y., students work side by side with their peers and award-winning professors to explore the world through their studies. Colgate is alive with research, excitement, and possibility. Schedule a visit and see for yourself. Photo by Suyash Handa '20.

Access to Academia's BestAward-Winning Faculty

Colgate faculty members are renowned for their work with students in the classroom and for their dedication to scholarly exploration. They are consistently on the cutting edge of their fields and their doors are always open to students.

Experience the worldOff-Campus Study

Colgate is ranked number one among baccalaureate institutions for student participation in semester-long off-campus study opportunities, according to the newest Open Doors report by the Institute of International Education (IIE) with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Go Forth With ConfidenceCareers & Entrepreneurship

Nationally-recognized Career Services support, steadfast alumni involvement, and opportunities for entrepreneurial experience help Colgate students enter the workforce with confidence and poise, ready for careers of their choosing.

Investing in the futureResidential Life

More than 90 percent of Colgate students live on campus. With the construction of a dynamic new home for career support, Benton Hall, and two new residence halls, we're helping our students enjoy rich, fulfilling lives on campus and forge lifelong connections.

A Dynamic Student LifeClubs & Organizations

With more than 200 clubs and student organizations, there’s always something to do on campus, and there’s support to help build new organizations should you have a new idea in mind. Last semester, the African Student Union organized a fashion show featuring designers from New York City.